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Sourdough journey

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Have you started your sourdough journey yet? If you are like me you probably bought a few too many products not knowing what works and what doesn't. This list shows all the tools that I use weekly or daily that actually work for me in my kitchen.
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Dutch Ovens

Round, Oval, Mini, or Sandwich loaf? This list has them all. 

 
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Use this for a more oval shape.
VORRINGARD Cast Iron Sourdough Bread Oven 5QT
 
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So many beautiful colors to choose from.
Lodge Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven 6 Qt
 
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Bread bowls anyone? I also like to make smaller loaves for friends and family.
VORRINGARD Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven, Bluegreen
 
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This will give you a great sandwich bread shape.
EDGING Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 4 Qt, Lake Blue

Starter

Flour, water, and a jar. Keep your starter healthy and happy with these items. 

 
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These are great for stirring your starters.
2 Pack Wooden Spurtle for Sourdough Starter
 
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You need a wide mouth jar for your starter. Cleaning is so much easier this way.
Weck Tulip 1L Jars - 2 Wide Mouth Glass Lids
 
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My starter is much happier/healthier when I weigh my flour and water.
Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale, 11 lbs
 
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Planning for a large bake day? You will need a large jar as well.
Weck Jar 974 - 1.5L Airtight Glass Jar
 
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My go-to flour for sourdough.
King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour (10 lb bag)

Tools

These are tools that you will need that you probably don't have laying around in your kitchen. 

 
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I LOVE these colors and the lids are so convenient.
Pyrex Colors Tinted Glass Mixing Bowls 3-Pack
 
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This offers more control when scoring.
Bread Lame Sourdough Scoring Tool w/ 5 Blades
 
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Use these scrapers to clean bowls and to help with mixing if you do not like getting your hands dirty.
SURDOCA 3P Dough Scraper Set 4.7x3.7" Plastic
 
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I have grout on my countertops so this is a must when I'm making sourdough loaves.
Non-slip Silicone Pastry Mat 28x20 Red
 
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I will never not use my mixed to make sourdough cinnamon rolls! It makes the process so much easier.
KitchenAid Artisan 5Qt Tilt Head Mixer Dried Rose
 
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Easy transfer from counter to dutch oven.
2 PCS Red Silicone Bread Sling for Dutch Oven
 
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Keep your bread fresh in these cute bags that you can leave out on your counter.
Beeswax Bread Bags 2 Pack Reusable Storage
 
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Best option for bannetons.
Dimpola 9" Banneton Bread Proofing Basket Set
 
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You will need a dough hook if you are looking to use a stand mixer. This is the one I use frequently.
Stainless Steel Dough Hook for Kitchenaid 4.5-5 Qt
 
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Why use a regular knife? This ensures consistent slices of bread.
14.5" Wooden Sourdough Bread Knife, Bow Design
 
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Great for proofing in the fridge.
DOYOLLA 2-Pack 10in Oval Dough Proofing Baskets
 
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Have you researched the aliquot method yet? Never over proof your dough again!
Amazon Basics Mini Disposable Plastic Cups 2oz, 50 Count